The decision to move the embassy was widely condemned by the global community over concerns the action would undermine the prospects for a peace deal between Israelis and Palestinians. Israel has annexed East Jerusalem and declared the entire city as its capital, a move not recognized by the worldwide community.

Last month, senior officials told The New York Times the move could happen as soon as 2019, despite the administration originally planning not to rush the transition.

In a speech Friday to the Conservative Political Action Conference outside Washington, Trump recalled his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital. He said that ultimately, his administration "did the right thing".

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